A new report from Amnesty International raises a question that is rarely asked in discussions of the devastating consequences... moreA new report from Amnesty International raises a question that is rarely asked in discussions of the devastating consequences of armed conflict: do weapons supplying firms bear responsibility for how their products are used? The Amnesty analysis answers ...

The US and the Taliban are about to sign an agreement to withdraw 14,000 US troops from Afghanistan, potentially ending the l... moreThe US and the Taliban are about to sign an agreement to withdraw 14,000 US troops from Afghanistan, potentially ending the longest war in US history. However, the Afghans will not see an end to fighting yet, says The Independent's Patrick Cockburn

Though I encounter students and other young people who have never heard the term I hope most Americans are aware of the “Mili... moreThough I encounter students and other young people who have never heard the term I hope most Americans are aware of the “Military Industrial Complex.” In his final speech to the nation President Eisenhower, surprisingly since he oversaw much of its format...

In the 17 years since our conflict in Afghanistan began, hundreds of thousands of civilians have also been killed or displace... moreIn the 17 years since our conflict in Afghanistan began, hundreds of thousands of civilians have also been killed or displaced, and thousands of U.S. and coalition troops have been killed or wounded. The dying has not ended in Iraq or Afghanistan.

VIETNAM RECONSIDERED: The War, the Times and Why They Matter' is an analysis of America's modern war policies, and a plea to ... moreVIETNAM RECONSIDERED: The War, the Times and Why They Matter' is an analysis of America's modern war policies, and a plea to abolish the country's increasingly ingrained militarism and war for corporate profits

Former president Jimmy Carter recently made a profound and damning statement — the United States is the “most warlike nation ... moreFormer president Jimmy Carter recently made a profound and damning statement — the United States is the “most warlike nation in the history of the world.” Carter contrasted the United States with China, saying that China is building high-speed trains for ...

In a letter to the editor published Tuesday by the journal Nature, two dozen scientists from around the world urged the Unite... moreIn a letter to the editor published Tuesday by the journal Nature, two dozen scientists from around the world urged the United Nations' International Law Commission to adopt a Fifth Geneva Convention that creates protections for the environment in armed c...